Steinar Raknes and Unni Wilhelmsen are two of the most distinctive artists in the country, and together they make a powerhouse of presence, energy and musicality. This is Americana with a Norwegian soul: raw, warm and full of life.
Raknes plays only double bass, but makes it sound like a whole band. With fingerpicking, effects and looping he builds everything from understated soundscapes to driving rhythms, while Wilhelmsen's voice winds around, over and through the soundscape with playfulness and precision. The interplay between them is intuitive, funny and unpredictable, a free flow of musical abundance.
The repertoire consists of Raknes' own songs from the Stillhouse series, Chasing the Real Things, On the Road, Due, Drone and TID, and hand-picked interpretations of among others Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan and Depeche Mode. The common denominator is honesty, musicality and stories that hit home.
Stillhouse Duo is known as one of the best live bands in the country, with a rare ability to communicate with the audience. Genuine, spontaneous and with infectious joy of playing.
Steinar Raknes
Bassist, vocalist and songwriter with a distinctive combination of double bass, voice and electronics. He has released several critically acclaimed albums, toured the world and played with artists such as Chick Corea, Mickey Raphael and Tord Gustavsen.
Raknes is known for his strong stage presence, virtuosic and innovative bass playing, expressive vocals and the ability to create big soundscapes using electronics. He is an uncompromising musician with deep roots in both jazz and Americana.
Unni Wilhelmsen
Singer, guitarist and songwriter with a voice and communicative ability that have made her one of Norway's best-loved artists.
She broke through in 1996 with the song Won't Go Near You Again, and has since released several award-winning albums, toured the country and collaborated with a range of Norwegian musicians.
On stage she is warm, witty and present, a communicator who makes everything she sings feel genuine.
Duration: Approximately 75 minutes
Refreshments: Complete the evening with a good dinner or something to drink before the event. Oseana Kafé is open until the event starts, and the kitchen closes one hour before. See the menu and book a table at www.oseanakafe.no
Wheelchair space and companion ticket: Purchased at the reception or by contact (917 50 231 / resepsjon@oseana.no). Companion is free.
The event has unnumbered tickets around small tables on a flat floor.
